Research Technician - Plant Studies from Joulé
New Haven, CT 06511
About the Job
Job Title: Research Technician Plant Studies
Location: New Haven, CT
Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time
Compensation: $30 per hour
Type: Contract to Hire
Responsibilities:
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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Location: New Haven, CT
Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time
Compensation: $30 per hour
Type: Contract to Hire
Responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of plant tissue culture, various species
- Media preparation
- Setting up tissue culture experiments and recording of results
- Conduct molecular biology experiments including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning.
- Assist in gene editing projects, including CRISPR/Cas9 techniques, to modify genomes.
- Manage and maintain tissue cultures, monitoring growth, and development.
- Prepare and analyze samples using advanced molecular biology techniques.
- Collaborate with research teams to design and execute experiments.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and data analysis.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, or a related field. Master’s degree
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, specifically in molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with plant science, including plant tissue culturing a must.
- Proficiency in gene editing technologies, especially CRISPR/Cas9 .
- Strong Molecular Biology backgrounds - PCR, DNA & RNA extractions experience, and gel electrophoresis experience
- Strong understanding of tissue culture techniques.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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